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Since 2002, the Fairfield Fire Department’s paramedic bicycle program has allowed paramedics a more mobile presence at special events and throughout the community.

Prior to the implementation of the bicycles, Fire Department personnel were required to remain in close proximity to their vehicle since they could not carry the emergency medical equipment. Also, bikes can maneuver through crowds and over terrain that vehicles cannot.

The program also promotes bike safety in the community through school-based education programs, bike rodeos and helmet giveaways.

How the program works

When the paramedic bicycle unit is working an event, paramedics will respond to calls that happen on the event site. Calls will be received in varying methods, depending upon the event type.

Once at the scene, paramedics will notify the primary dispatch so they can document the unit's location and incident. Once treatment has been started, the unit will assess the patient and call for an ambulance if needed.

The Fairfield Fire Department bicycle program follows county protocols that are set up for all pre-hospital providers. The bicycle program is intended to arrive on the scene rapidly, assess and stabilize the patient prior to the arrival of the ambulance.

Upon arrival of the ambulance, the bicycle paramedics would assist the ambulance personnel in patient care and the packaging of the patient. The bicycle paramedics would then restock their supplies from the ambulance stock; this includes all drugs and IV supplies.

The paramedic bicycle patrol program always operates in teams of two. This helps to distribute the weight of all of the equipment. Please see our Paramedic Bicycle Program Equipment page for a detailed listing of the items carried by the paramedics.

For more information

For additional information on the paramedic bicycle program, please contact the Fairfield Fire Department at 513-867-5379 or via e-mail at fire@fairfield-city.org.